BackTable Vascular & Interventional

BackTable Vascular & Interventional

The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

Episodes

September 15, 2025 31 mins
What tricks do you have up your sleeve to help you get through tough cases? In this special episode of the BackTable Podcast, Drs. Ally Baheti, Mike Barraza, and Chris Beck spotlight the most creative and practical pearls from the 2025 BackTable Tips & Tricks competition, showcasing standout submissions and clever techniques shared by their peers. --- SYNPOSIS Guests include leading interventional radiologists like Dr. Aaron Fis...
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Before the advent of TIPS, mesocaval shunts were considered a less popular option for managing portal hypertension. But today, could they serve as a lifeline when no other choices remain? This week on BackTable, Drs. Omar Chohan and Harris Chengazi (Great Lakes Medical Imaging) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss the evolving role of endovascular mesocaval shunts, covering patient selection, clinical decision-making, and technical ...
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What does it really take to break away from the hospital system and build your own interventional radiology practice?---This podcast is supported by:Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.com/emprint---SYNPOSISIn this episode, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Dr. Kartik Kansagra and Dr. Harout Dermendjian, independent interventional radiologists from California and founders of EVS LA. They share their journey in establishing and gro...
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September 8, 2025 1 min
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Below the knee atherectomy is a hot topic right now in the vascular community. Why is it so controversial? Dr. Anahita Dua, vascular surgeon at Mass General, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to explore the utility of this technique and the pressing need for more Level I evidence in this space.---This podcast is supported by:AngioDynamichttps://www.auryon-system.com/---SYNPOSISThe conversation dives into the controversial role of below-t...
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From new techniques to evolving best practices–are you up to date with the latest developments in carotid artery stenting? In this episode, Dr. Wayne Olan, Interventional Neuroradiologist and the director of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at George Washington University joins Dr. Michael Barraza for a discussion on the latest innovations and evolving techniques in carotid artery stenting. --- This podcast is supported by:RADPAD®...
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What does it really take to bring cutting-edge vascular care to the most underserved corners of the rural South? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti welcomes interventional cardiologist Dr. Ash Sastry and interventional radiologist Dr. Sree Nair to discuss the financial and regulatory side of providing care to underserved rural populations in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. --- SYNPOSIS The doct...
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What piques your clinical suspicion for biliary structure? And when is interventional endoscopy the preferred approach? Fine tune your diagnostic and treatment algorithm with Dr. Premal Trivedi from the University of Colorado and host Dr. Christopher Beck as they go in-depth on the management of biliary strictures.---This podcast is supported by:RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com/---SYNPOSISThe doctors first break d...
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As new graduates enter the workforce, what are the key differences between academic, private, and hybrid practice models? Dr. Oleksandra Kutsenko, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Red Rock Radiology Associates, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss her experiences working in a private equity group in Nevada.---This podcast is supported by:Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.com/emprint---SYNPOSISDr. Kanko discusses her care...
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Resorbable embolics are gaining traction in musculoskeletal interventions, but what are the key technical considerations? Dr. Keerthi Prasad, interventional radiologist at the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share practical insights when using resorbable embolics in MSK interventions.---This podcast is supported by:OBL Marketinghttps://www.oblmarketing.com---SYNPOSISDr. Prasad opens the conversa...
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Can you manipulate blood flow in the tumor microenvironment to optimize drug delivery? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional oncologist Dr. Zachary Berman (UC San Diego) joins host Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss real-world applications of pressure-enabled drug delivery in locoregional liver-directed therapies like TACE and Y90.---This podcast is supported by:TriSalus Life Scienceshttp://trinavinfusion.com/---SYN...
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The toolbox for vessel preparation is rapidly expanding. Are you keeping up? In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by Dr. Jay Mathews, interventional cardiologist (Manatee Memorial Hospital) and Dr. Michael Siah, vascular surgeon (UT Southwestern), to explore the latest innovations and strategies in vessel prep. --- This podcast is supported by: Cagent Vascularhttps://cagentvascular.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The discussion...
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What are the key elements of a robust interventional radiology practice, and how can IRs effectively demonstrate their value to hospitals? Guest, Dr. Harris Chengazi, interventional radiologist at Great Lakes Medical Imaging, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to explore the core strategies behind developing a successful and sustainable clinical IR practice. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radp...
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When is Y90 the right treatment for metastatic disease? Join Drs. Tyler Sandow, Zach Berman and host Kavi Krishnasamy in the conclusion of Dosimetry University where they discuss the complexities of treating different variations of metastatic disease and review how they’ve approached complicated cases with Y90. --- SYNPOSIS The interventional oncologists first outline the types of metastases that they treat, including colorectal...
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Symptomatic gallstones that can’t be treated with surgery? Interventional radiology can help. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. John Smirniotopoulos, IR at MedStar Health, joins Dr. Michael Barraza to share the latest advancements and techniques in biliary endoscopy. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Smirniotopoulos reflects on his early work with cholangioscopy at Cornell, highlighting ongoing innovation and evolving tools. The conversation cov...
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The balance between targeting tumor and sparing healthy liver is delicate. How do the experts do it? In this case-based review, Drs. Zach Berman (UC San Diego) and Tyler Sandow (Ochsner Health) join host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to walk us through real-world scenarios and share how they approach Y90 dose optimization. --- This podcast is supported by: Sirtexhttps://www.sirtex.com/ Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.com/emprint ...
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Are your current stroke interventions in line with the latest clinical data? Dr. Blaise Baxter, interventional radiologist at Sutter Health, and Dr. Jim Milburn, interventional neuroradiologist at the Ochsner Health, join host Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss the latest advancements in stroke interventions. --- This podcast is supported by: Imperative Carehttps://imperativecare.com/stroke/zoom-stroke-solution/ --- SYNPOSIS The ...
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How can interventional radiologists turn their unique capabilities into revenue? Dr. Matt Hawkins, interventional radiologist and Health Policy and Economics councilor at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss how interventional radiologists can prove (and get paid for) the value that they bring to hospitals. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.co...
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Radiation segmentectomy: who, when, how? Interventional oncologists Dr. Nima Kokabi, Dr. Tyler Sandow, and Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy continue their in-studio discussion on all things Y90 in Part 4 of Dosimetry University, focusing on specific applications of radiation segmentectomy. --- This podcast is supported by: Sirtexhttps://www.sirtex.com/ Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.com/emprint --- SYNPOSIS This session kicks of...
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Will single session Y90 become the standard of care for HCC and oligo-metastatic disease? Tune in to our third installment of Dosimetry University with interventional oncologists Drs. Tyler Sandow, Nima Kokabi, and Kavi Krishnasamy as they share their experiences and best practices in single session Y90 treatment. --- This podcast is supported by: Sirtexhttps://www.sirtex.com/ Medtronic Emprinthttps://www.medtronic.com/emprint ...
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